The Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors is seeking candidates for the annual YSB service to youth awards.

The winners will be honored at a special presentation in front of family, friends and community members and in local publications.

The awards are given in the following categories:

ìOn Behalf of Youth Awardî is for individuals who provide excellent services or activities for youth. The award will be given to one youth and one adult. ìJames Trudeau Awardî honors a licensed police officer for service or activities related to youth.

Deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, Feb. 28. Nominations may be made by any area resident (not family members), local business owner or any area civic or service group.

Nominees must live or work in the communities that make up the YSB service area; which includes the Forest Lake School district #831 and all of Chisago County; be a positive role model for youth, break down barriers between youth and adults, and provide enthusiastic leadership and service to youth above and beyond regular job duties.

A connection to the YSB is preferred, but not required. Nominees for the youth award must be in grades 9-12.

Recipients of the ìOn Behalf of Youth Awardî will be selected by a committee made up of YSB Board members, Youth Advisory Board members, past award recipients and community members. Recipients of the ìJames Trudeau Awardî will be selected by the YSB Board of Directors.

Nomination forms may be picked up at the YSB offices in Forest Lake and North Branch, Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce and the North Branch Chamber of Commerce. They are also available at www.ysblakesarea.org.

For more information or questions please contact Jeanne Walz, Executive Director at YSB or Pam Trudeau, Development/Communications Manager.

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